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Derwin James can soothe a Chargers headache against the Chiefs

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley said he's willing to deal with the bumps in the road for rookie safety Derwin James because he understands the Florida State product's enormous potential.

"He is a natural leader," Bradley said. "He's finding his place, but at times he can't help himself. That's who he is. He leads. I love his personality. He has a great spirit about him."

Bradley is mum on whether the team's first-round choice in this year's draft will start this Sunday.

"That's what we're looking at right now," Bradley said last week, when asked if James would start in the team's season opener.